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YG02 FTZ

2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,199 mi
Last recorded126,199 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan61,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 FTZ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 126,199 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 119,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre over 10 years old

tyre over 10 years old

Fail 30 Nov 2021 119,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre over 10 years old

tyre over 10 years old

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 116,835 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,830 miles

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Fail 16 Aug 2018 116,826 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure on calliper (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play first ball joint at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure on calliper (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system hand brake valve released (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,098 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r and o/s/f

Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,098 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight brake bind n/s/r and o/s/f

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 104,520 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 104,520 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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YG02 FTZ is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,454 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG02 FTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG02 FTZ registered?

YG02 FTZ is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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